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March 27, 2020 Word of the Day

tow /ˈtoʊ/ verb
tow
/ˈtoʊ/
verb

tows; towed; towing

Car being towed to a service station
Car being towed to a service station
Definition of TOW

[+ object]

: to pull (a vehicle) behind another vehicle with a rope or chain

  • The car was towed to the nearest garage after the accident.

  • The police towed my car because it was parked illegally.

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